Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial 31061 Vintage Signs This DC had a "teardrop"

This DC had a "teardrop" shape for a much greater sink rate and was the standard DC by the latter part of the war

the unit shared in the pursuit of Rommel's forces through Libya to Tripoli

covered with a leather field cover

It is still a dreadful relic which perhaps does date from 1750 but the barrel has been shortened

I thought about Connie

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial 31061 Vintage Signs This DC had a "teardrop"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of an original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number 31061. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It still shows much of the original finish in areas, and the stocks are in very good condition, with a lovely lightly worn look. The bore is in excellent condition, with a